CBS
Cbs News: Poll: 1 in 5 Teens Use Web to Cheat
Poll results of teen computer use interviews. Results are also graphed for the article. Links to related articles and video reports accompany this June 2006, article. The site also offers today's live news feed.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Microphones
Information on computer microphones, recording tips, and microphone trouble shooting.
Other
Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Basic Computer Troubleshooting
Recommended steps to try when troubleshooting any software or hardware related issue. All of these steps are a great way to begin troubleshooting and/or to try when other solutions have not resolved your issue. When trying these steps,...
Read Works
Read Works: Using Cellphones and Computers to Transmit Information
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about changes in communication after computers and cell phones. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electronic Device
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what an electronic device is and discusses the computer.
Other
Webopedia: Tape
Resource offers several paragraphs of information on tapes, which are magnetically coated strips of plastic on which data can be encoded.
Other
Learn the net.com: Evaluating Online Information: Fact or Fiction
How can you determine if online information is fact or fiction? Use this online article to become more computer literate in this topic. Includes a video.
Other
Bitlaw: Fair Use in Copyright
An article that explains the "fair Use" issues in the copyright law.
Other
Net Lingo
Look up information about internet and computer technology using a dictionary format. Includes online dictionary, pocket dictionary, information about e-mail, a technology IQ test, and a list of new additions.
Other
Nec
Check the level of computing you are interested in, and NEC has the information for you. They have a section for peripherals and imaging, software, and computers. You can also find out general information you need about the company.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Buying Computers
A website with links to tips and information about purchasing a computer. Topics include Computer Buying Guide, Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet, What is a Chromebook?, and How to Decide When to Get a New Computer.
Other
Making Internet Audio Files for the Macintosh
A tutorial on making Internet audio files for the Macintosh.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Using a Keyboard
In this online course, students will learn how to use a computer keyboard to type text and numbers.
Other
The Pragmatist of Free Software: Linus Torvalds Interview
An interview with Linus Torvalds where he explains his views on "free software" vs. commercial vs. shareware.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: How Much Fact in Fiction? 1984 by George Orwell
How can a reader determine how much fact is in a fictional book? This site features the book "1984" by George Orwell to illustrate this concept.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: How Much Fact in Fiction? 1984 by George Orwell
How can a reader determine how much fact is in a fictional book? This site features the book "1984" by George Orwell to illustrate this concept.
Other
Vocabulary Training Exercises
This site contains multiple vocabulary tests of 100 words each that drill word sets from animals to words of the soul. It also contains grammar quizzes and a personalized test generator.
Other
Linux World Magazine: An Interview With Richard Stallman
This is an interview with Richard Stallman done in June 2000 by LinuxWorld. He focuses on GNU and his passion for free software.
Starfall
Starfall: A Computer
In this learning game, children click and drag pictures and words into boxes to create sentences, and then click on the computer to read or listen to sentences containing words and pictures.
Code.org
Code.org: Cs Fundamentals: Programming With Angry Birds
In this lesson, students will develop programming and debugging skills on a computer platform. The block-based format of these puzzles help students learn about sequence and concepts, without having to worry about perfecting syntax.
PBS
Pbs Design Squad: Lead Detecting Device
See how a design of a cheap and portable device can find lead in water.